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InnVision Receives Grant to Help Homeless Families

Cisco Systems Foundation Grant To InnVision Will Assist Local Homeless Families

March 4, 2004, San Jose, CA - InnVision, one of Santa Clara County's largest providers of services and housing for homeless individuals and families, today announced the receipt of a grant from the Cisco Systems Foundation. This grant will provide homeless mothers with children, parenting and job development classes and developmental activities for their children. The classes will be held at the InnVision Family Place and will help the mothers become self-sufficient and better prepare their children for school and re-entry into the community.

"In these economic times, it is critical that at-risk families receive the help they need to reduce stress, gain skills, and create a good home life," according to Anne Ehresman, Chief Development Officer for InnVision. "Cisco recognizes the important investment of reaching these families before it is too late."

"Cisco is committed to building lasting solutions for the many issues facing our community. " said Sylvia Allen, senior director of worldwide diversity, philanthropy and ethics, Cisco Systems. "As an active member of the community in which we live and do business, we are committed to supporting public benefit organizations that provide vital services like education and basic human needs, such as food, shelter and health care."

About InnVision
Established in 1973, InnVision is the South Bay's leading provider of housing and services to homeless and at-risk families and individuals. With 17 sites and over 2,000 volunteers, InnVision provides a continuum of care to over 15,000 people annually, empowering individuals and families to break the cycle of homelessness. For more information visit the InnVision website at www.innvision.org or contact Anne Ehresman at (408) 292-4286.